All-rounder Artist-Chapter 829 - 786 Zhao Continent

Lin Yuan had no idea about the stirrings at the art exhibition, but the commotion was too big to escape the attention of reporters.

Especially involving Shadow and two traditional painting bigwigs, and after Zheng Jing, the Maestro!

That very noon.

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Shadow’s traditional painting works in the exhibition caused a tremendous shock and garnered high praise from two traditional painting bigwigs—this news was broadcast by the media!

"Shadow can do traditional painting too?"

"A great masterpiece by Shadow spotted at a traditional painting exhibition!"

"Traditional Painting Sage Qiu Yu highly praises Shadow’s entry: A master’s strokes!"

"Traditional painting bigwig Luo Cheng: Shadow changed my impression and views about manga artists."

"Shadow’s first Traditional painting show: Galloping Horses!"

"At an art exhibition, Shadow’s traditional painting debut ’Galloping Horses’ stunned the audience, attracting countless painting enthusiasts!"

"..."

Along with the news report, a professionally edited image aiming to restore the original look of "Galloping Horses" also appeared online!

Suddenly, netizens were shocked!

"Damn, is this Shadow’s traditional painting?"

"This ’Galloping Horses’ looks quite imposing!"

"The manga world can no longer contain Shadow God, is he now invading the traditional painting circle? This painting is freaking amazing!"

"Even though I don’t understand painting, this painting is indeed beautiful!"

"The vibe it’s giving off, seems even better than many masters’ works!"

"The bigwigs in the traditional painting world always looked down on the manga world, didn’t they? I remember some bigwig publicly blasting the manga world before, saying they’re not real artists but just businessmen. Now they’ve been slapped in the face by Shadow God, right?"

"Damn, even I feel slapped in the face, Shadow is too strong!"

"Traditional painting and manga aren’t the same thing; I always thought Shadow God’s painting skills were about manga, but he paints traditional paintings just as well as his manga!"

"This news is ridiculous, would those traditional painting enthusiasts actually praise Shadow?"

"Hehehe, whether they praise him or not, ’Galloping Horses’ is enough to shut all those traditional painting enthusiasts up!"

"Weren’t traditional painting enthusiasts saying that manga artist’s works are unbearably vulgar?"

"..."

The netizens were not oblivious to the disdain within the painting world.

Those traditional painting enthusiasts, always flaunting their high profile, have always scoffed at manga.

Even Shadow, known as the top figure in the manga world, might not win their approval.

Perhaps there would even be people specifically disparaging Shadow to elevate their own sense of superiority.

However…

No matter how much they looked down on manga, in front of this "Galloping Horses", those traditional painting enthusiasts had to hold their noses and accept it!

This, the netizens could guess without needing any media reports!

Not to mention...

Soon, people who were at the scene began to share the story of what happened at the exhibition online.

It should be noted, not everyone at the scene claimed high-profile status as traditional painting enthusiasts; there were also a few fans of Shadow.

These fans of Shadow had been suppressed by the traditional painting enthusiasts at the exhibition, not daring to speak up.

Now that "Galloping Horses" was out, they couldn’t hold back any longer!

The sequence of events that took place at the exhibition was completely narrated by some netizens who were present.

Some conversation records revealing the truth were forwarded across major chat groups.

Suddenly, the online world heated up even more!

"Pfft!"

"Was there such a story?"

"I can imagine the scene then."

"So there was also a piece by Shadow titled ’A Butterfly’s Love for a Flower’ at the scene!"

"Shadow God really did it, he ended with such a piece—’A Butterfly’s Love for a Flower’!"

"Those traditional painting enthusiasts must’ve been mortified, right?"

"Hahahahaha, a bunch of traditional painting enthusiasts, trying to discredit ’A Butterfly’s Love for a Flower’, went crazy praising ’Galloping Horses’, and then realizing that ’Galloping Horses’ was also Shadow’s work, they looked so stupid at the moment!"

"That’s what happens when they act high and mighty; they need a harsh slap in the face!"

"These people always looked down on us manga enthusiasts, saying we only like flat paper characters and are dead fat nerds, today Shadow God really gave our manga circle a severe venting of anger!"

"..."

The disdain chain is everywhere.

Many traditional painting masters do not regard manga artists highly, and those who love traditional painting also look down on manga enthusiasts.

This has been happening for a long time.

Both sides have been in conflict for many years.

Yet the appearance of Shadow’s "Galloping Horses" has in some way struck a blow to traditional painting enthusiasts, even some traditional painting masters!

For a time.

Many traditional painting enthusiasts were silent.

Damn!

There’s no justice!

A manga artist, to have such mastery in traditional painting!

Not just that.

Many big names in the painting industry were shocked by the level of "Running Horses", as a master level painting skill is no joke!

"Was this painted by Shadow?"

"Is there such a level of artist in the comic scene?"

"With such impressive skill, why bother with comics? It’s simply a waste of talent!"

"This Shadow really has some skill, yet insists on creating comics, a true self-degradation."

"I think comics are also a form of painting, and shouldn’t be dismissed outright. Over the years, comics have developed quite well, producing a considerable number of excellent works."

"Comics are ultimately minor, the reason why Zhao Continent’s paintings are world-renowned is because they are not commercial!"

"Who says painters from Zhao Continent aren’t commercial?"

"Are those exorbitantly priced works from Zhao Continent just for show?"

"..."

In the traditional painting circles, some debates even arose because of "Running Horses".

But it was undeniable that with the shocking debut of "Running Horses", Shadow had successfully taken his first step into the realm of traditional painting!

...

Inside the studio.

Jin Mu excitedly said to Lin Yuan,

"Right now, you’re just starting to make a name for yourself in the traditional painting circles; wait till you become a big name, your paintings will then really become valuable!"

"Aren’t the works of painters only worth something after they’re dead?"

Lin Yuan smirked.

Jin Mu paused:

"What kind of theory is that? Although a painter’s works do become more valuable posthumously, that’s because the works become posthumous creations. Most impressive painters, while alive, have already sold their works for very high prices."

"Really?"

Lin Yuan was not very knowledgeable in this area.

Jin Mu chuckled, "Of course, you know about Zhao Continent, right?"

"Yeah."

Zhao Continent would be joining the merger with Blue Star in a few months.

Lin Yuan had some understanding of Zhao Continent; he had browsed information about it online when he was bored.

The most distinctive feature about Zhao Continent was:

Its admiration for ancient styles!

It was said that even ordinary residents liked to wear ancient attire during festivals.

Not just clothing culture.

Zhao people also particularly enjoyed zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

Especially in calligraphy and painting, the Zhao people were exceptionally skilled.

The classical arts passed down from ancient times were well preserved in Zhao Continent.

Even the ancient architecture was maintained quite excellently by Zhao people.

This resulted in people from all over Blue Star enjoying trips to Zhao Continent.

The ancient temples and towers, old towns, and other well-preserved ancient buildings were endless!

Lin Yuan was also thinking about visiting Zhao Continent whenever he got the chance.

When Blue Starans mention Zhao Continent, they often remark, "In Zhao, it feels like you can touch the traces of ancient life. Their way of speaking is even classical."

This connection to the traditional pursuits of Zhao Continent through the years was significant.

Jin Mu said, "Since you know about Zhao, you should know that the Painting Sage from Blue Star was a Zhao person. Although the Painting Sage lived hundreds of years ago, his works are extremely popular, with one classic painting auctioned off for nearly a billion, setting a record in the painting world. The buyer was a wealthy person from Zhao Continent!"

Lin Yuan: "Isn’t it still after-death value for his works?"

Jin Mu shook his head, "I am just describing the passion for painting in Zhao. In reality, many contemporary renowned painters from Zhao also have valuable works, with several famous individuals whose auction prices have exceeded a hundred million!"

Lin Yuan was astonished, "Contemporary works auctioned off for over a hundred million?"

Jin Mu smiled, "That was twenty years ago; the market isn’t so exaggerated now, but there are still works selling for millions, even tens of millions, and they are all from contemporary artists."

Lin Yuan: "..."

Jin Mu continued, "Every year, Zhao hosts a huge painting and calligraphy auction that catches the attention of the whole of Blue Star. Every year, artworks by contemporary painters fetch sky-high prices at the auction, disproving your theory that an artist’s works only gain value after their death. However, it’s true that only Zhao’s auctions frequently feature such high-priced works, with traditional painters from other continents falling short in comparison."

At this point,

Jin Mu expressed his longing, "At the auction, works by contemporary renowned artists from Zhao draw fierce competition from mysterious wealthy buyers, continuously refreshing record-high prices. It’s a sight to behold, and I’ve once experienced it. It’s truly staggering. Unless you’re in the middle of it, it’s difficult to comprehend their extreme pursuit of calligraphy and painting, that top-tier wealthy scene where fortunes are spent on a scroll or a painting isn’t commonly witnessed."

"..."

Lin Yuan remained silent, but the keywords "Zhao Continent", "painting and calligraphy auction", "wealthy bidding" had already deeply rooted themselves in his heart.

This grand event, should he have the chance, could he not participate?

That being said,

with his own popularity, even if he brought out some classics from Earth, would those wealthy individuals, even the super-rich, really take interest?

Suddenly,

Lin Yuan found himself looking forward to Zhao Continent’s integration.

"You can imagine, once Zhao Continent becomes integrated, painters and calligraphers from all over will flock there. Who wouldn’t want their works to be sought after at Zhao’s painting and calligraphy auctions?"

Jin Mu asserted confidently.

Lin Yuan nodded. Blue Star was a magical place, each continent with its own artistic uniqueness, and Zhao Continent seemed to align perfectly with Lin Yuan’s abilities.

After all,

Lin Yuan possessed not only the master level painting skill but had also just acquired the master level calligraphy skill!

And both these skills were highly esteemed and pursued by the people of Zhao!